The Vanagon Dictionary

Lower-intensity beam of a headlight, used for normal driving

• lighting
• vanagon

bucket-style seat with low backrest used in VW sedans

• seat
• sedan

slang term for 1959 and earlier Karmann Ghias with low headlights

• karmann
• ghia

Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine

• oil
• pressure
• switch

Lower bushings for sway bar links

• suspension
• vanagon
• t25

Lower section of the front panel in Vanagon/T25

• body
• vanagon

Repair panel for the front lower corner in Vanagon/T25

• body
• vanagon

position of door hinges on Split Bus body

• door
• hinge

type of customization where vehicle's stock height is reduced

• custom
• height

a low gear ratio, typically used for heavy loads or steep inclines

• gear
• low

Slang term for lowering a vehicle's suspension

• vw
• suspension

Light-emitting semi-conductor with low power consumption

• lighting
• semiconductor

High Volume Low Pressure, a technology for spray guns

• painting
• technology

feature that provides support for the lower back

• seats
• comfort

Special low gear ratios for driving in mountainous terrain

• gear
• mountain

Light that indicates low oil pressure

• warning
• light

Advanced xenon headlight system that generates high and low beam

• lighting
• headlights

Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed

• automatic
• transmission

Low-range gear setting for off-road driving

• offroad
• drivetrain

Lower horizontal structural element of a vehicle's body

• vanagon
• t25
• lhd

The folding or sliding sleeping platform fitted beneath a camper pop-up roof on equipped models. It is stowed when the roof is lowered and is distinct from the lower rear bench bed.

• camper
• bed
• interior

The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.

• oil
• temperature

Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing

• batteries
• thermoil

switch warning of low coolant level

• coolant
• switch